Location: Sewers in the city.

"Um... which way should we go?"

Ryuto, who was originally confident, became worried when faced with the complex sewer system in front of him.

Although they say all roads lead to Rome, you can't just wander around randomly. After all, this isn't a game where you can respawn if you get lost. Even though you can use a phone to find a map of this place, there's no map of the sewers, no walkthrough available, can't even find it on Baidu...

Could it have been censored? Baidu, come out and show yourself!

This is just too unreasonable, is there anything in the world more unreasonable than this?

He thought that as long as he could shake off the pursuers and pass through the sewers, he could easily reach the surface and see the light of day again, but in the end...

Oh no...

In the end, he couldn't find a map of the underground sewers. That's just not scientifically possible. A plan aborted halfway.

"Reality is indeed a trashy game."

Ryuto couldn't help but kneel down on both knees and sighed loudly.

At this moment.

"Who's there?"

Hiyori next to Ryuto suddenly became alert and shouted towards the dark ahead.

"Hmph! Found out, huh? Well, it's easier to talk this way."

The voice was hoarse, probably deliberately disguised to conceal identity, whether using a voice changer or not was unclear.

Subsequently, a figure emerged from the darkness.

...It's called a figure not because the visibility here is too dark, but because the person is dressed entirely in black, with the lower part of the face covered in black cloth, even the hair is black.

So, it can only be called a figure.

Damn, is this the rumored night attire from a certain dynasty?

Admiring...

Seeing Hiyori still on guard, the black clothed masked person lightly cautioned.

"Don't be agitated, I'm just here to help you get out of trouble."

Perhaps sensing that the person was telling the truth, Hiyori also relaxed her tense nerves.

"Looks like you're lost, after all, the sewer routes here are very complex. If you wander without knowing the route, it's hard to find your way out."

"Um, who are you?"

Although the other party sounded familiar, Ryuto still asked, after all, he didn't know the person at all.

Facing Ryuto's question, the other party just coldly replied.

"Who I am doesn't matter."

"..."

Although outwardly calm, Ryuto's heart was already excited.

Oh...

He's here!

This is the second most anticipated line I've wanted to say this year. Truly very handsome, I also really want to say it.

Just as Ryuto was excited, the black clothed masked person in front of him.

"Although I can't reveal my identity, but... if you want to get out, follow me."

After leaving this sentence, the person's feet began to move.

"Lord Ryuto?"

Hiyori shifted her gaze over.

"Well, for now, we just have to follow this person. Although we don't know who they are, they shouldn't be enemies. Also, even though we can't rule out the possibility of a trap, there's no other way. The fact is we're trapped here. If we delay further, the pursuers will catch up, and then it will be difficult. So, even if there's risk, we have no choice."

"Okay," Hiyori agreed without much thought.